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How to get from Colchester to Saffron Walden by bus and train?

From Colchester to Saffron Walden by bus and train

To get from Colchester to Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Chelmsford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X30 bus and finally take the 316 bus from Coach Station, Stansted Airport station to Station Road, Saffron Walden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - X30X30
Bus - 316316
Walk to Saffron Walden
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colchester
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelmsford
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Chelmsford City Centre
    ID 1
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X30X30
    Wait for bus
    X30
    Stansted Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 17
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 13
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 316316
    Wait for bus
    316
    Saffron Walden
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road, Saffron Walden
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Saffron Walden
    Walk to
    Saffron Walden
    Jordan Close
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Colchester to Saffron Walden by bus and train via GREATER ANGLIA, GREATER ANGLIA and 301

To get from Colchester to Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Liverpool Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 301 bus from Railway Station, Audley End station to Council Offices, Saffron Walden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 301301
Walk to Saffron Walden
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colchester
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Cambridge North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Audley End
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Audley End
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Saffron Walden
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Council Offices, Saffron Walden
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Saffron Walden
    Walk to
    Saffron Walden
    Jordan Close
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Colchester to Saffron Walden

The distance between Colchester, Saffron Walden and Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden is approximately 88.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colchester to Saffron Walden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Saffron Walden – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Colchester

Colchester is located at Colchester, Saffron Walden and the nearest public transport station is The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester.

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester
  • Enid Way, Colchester
  • Groves Close, Colchester

Public transport stations close to Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden is located at Jordan Close, Saffron Walden and the nearest public transport station is Council Offices, Saffron Walden.

Train stations close to Saffron Walden:

  • Audley End

Bus stations close to Saffron Walden:

  • Council Offices, Saffron Walden
  • Station Road, Saffron Walden
  • Friends' School, Saffron Walden

Alternative route from Colchester to Saffron Walden by bus and train via GREATER ANGLIA, GREATER ANGLIA and 301

To get from Colchester to Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Liverpool Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 301 bus from Railway Station, Audley End station to Council Offices, Saffron Walden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 301301
Walk to Saffron Walden
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colchester
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Cambridge North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Audley End
    53 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Audley End
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Saffron Walden
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Council Offices, Saffron Walden
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Saffron Walden
    Walk to
    Saffron Walden
    Jordan Close
    540 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Saffron Walden?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line X30, Bus line 316.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Colchester to Saffron Walden?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 301.

  • Is there a direct train between Colchester and Saffron Walden?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Colchester to Saffron Walden?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from London Liverpool Street station near Colchester in London to Chelmsford station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chelmsford station near Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden.

  • How long does it take to travel from Colchester to Saffron Walden by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Colchester in London and Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden by train and bus is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Colchester to get to Saffron Walden?

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the London Liverpool Street station near Colchester in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Colchester and Saffron Walden?

    Get off the train at the Chelmsford stop, which is closest to Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden.